James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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BZ5061 - Behavioural Ecology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- Understanding the evolution, maintenance and diversity of animal behaviours is one of the great joys of being a zoologist. This subject provides you with the skills to observe and interpret this variety of behaviours, with an emphasis on tropical ecosystems. Examples include areas such as natural selection, predator vs. prey dynamics, sexual selection and mate choice, mating systems, cooperation and sociality.
Learning Outcomes
- explain and reference the intellectual foundation of the field of behavioural ecology
- critically interpret the biological world within the framework of behavioural ecology
- skilfully apply appropriate practical skills for behavioural ecologists
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Tutorial task - (20%) - Individual
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Assumed Knowledge: Students enrolling in this subject should have a good background in undergraduate biology. Knowledge of ecology and biological statistics are recommended.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: BZ3061 ZL3061 ZL5061
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ben Hirsch |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Tasmin Rymer DR Ben Hirsch |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Aug 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 25 Jul 2022 to Friday, 18 Nov 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Ben Hirsch |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Will Edwards DR Ben Hirsch |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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